Old Town Temecula Utility Box Art Project

Hot Air Balloons George Young

A familiar sight in the morning skies of Temecula.

Sunset at the Villa Roxy Rich

An original oil landscape painting depicting the view from the patio at Gershon Bacchus Vintners at twilight with rolling hills and vineyards. The piece was on exhibit in Milan at MADS Gallery (augmented reality exhibit) from April 2 to May 4th, and I feel it is a colorful representation of Temecula.

Instagram:  @comicroxy   Facebook.com/RoxyRichArt   prettypaintings.com 

Battle Armor Love Sacha Hope

Temecula is home to some absolutely amazing non-profit organizations, such as The Boys and Girls Clubs, Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource, and so much more. They all Battle with Armor of LOVE. This is Temecula.

Instagram: @ Sacha.Hope.Art    Facebook.com/ArtistSachaHope   sachahope.com 

De Portola Wine Trail Sacha Hope

Plein Air Painting from the De Portola Wine Trail.

Instagram:  @Sacha.Hope.Art    Facebook.com/ArtistSachaHope   sachahope.com 

California Poppies Katinka Clementsmith

After a rare rainy winter, our local hills are covered with beautiful California poppies, and once you see them in full bloom you will never forget them. Even in dry years you can see them in spring popping up here and there along our hiking trails and even occasional working their way through cracks in pavement.

Instagram: @ KatinkaBelleArt   katinkabelle.com 

Temeculuck Chloe Parker

When I think of Temecula, I think of the duck pond, and a diverse and unique community. With these ideas in mind, I set out to create a piece with a diverse paddling of brightly colored ducks. I believe that it will bring a fun pop of color to the area and people passing by will enjoy looking at all the different ducks!I call it "Temeculuck."

Instagram:  @GlovelyLovely   vague-shape-of-a-creature.carrd.co 

Rose Haven Freida Hall

I have often thought of the many hands that have cultivated immense beauty at the Rose Haven in Temecula. I have seen people wandering and lingering, smelling the flowers, capturing the beauty on their cameras, and celebrating life by being there with a friend. The Rose Haven has been like a welcomed hug when I needed to be still and shed some tears. This vibrant garden has inspired dreams and helped me to see different perspectives. The art piece was to express gratitude to those with dirt under their nails, a sun hat on, and a desire to tend to the growth and blooms at the Rose Haven.

Haven Avenue Ann Kirchgessner

Temecula Valley boasts many attractions to be enjoyed by residents and visitors. In thinking beyond the wineries and the balloon festival for which it is well known, I decided on the lesser-known Rose Haven Heritage Garden, situated off Jedediah Smith Road; a 3.4-acre private garden, open to the public and maintained by the Temecula Valley Rose Society. Temecula Valley is highly suited to the cultivation of roses as it provides a climate conducive to their growth and development. Parties and celebrations as well as individual contemplation and meditation are invited here. I’ve enjoyed this garden experience several times with my daughter and also with her family. It truly offers an avenue to have a protracted experience, much like a haven would offer. Sharing this idea in a painting seemed a good fit for me. And so, I’ve chosen this beautiful garden, or collection of garden experiences really, as my inspiration. It was hard to decide on just one area in this varied expanse of vistas. This painting in acrylics depicts the fence at the edge of the property near the entrance, with a view of the mountains so typical of Temecula, which give it its ideal valley climate, and a selection of roses that are somewhat representative of the exceptional variety of floral treasurers within.

The Merc Barbara Nelson

I remember The Merc from my first days in Temecula when it had wonderful antiques for sale. Now The Merc is a venue for ticket sales to the theater right next door and a small intimate spot for music concerts: Jazz, Country, you name it!

Redtail Hawk Dines Tonight Jon Estrella

This is a representation of a style of art I regularly create as an illustrator/designer. As a resident of Temecula for many years I often watch the hawks as they circle in the sky and search for food. This shows a dramatic Temecula sunset scene where dinner has been caught.

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All Things Temecula Lisa Cabrera

A nod to some of the things representative of Temecula that have taken root in this area (shown via the branched oak tree) and what it’s known for: wine from the grape vineyards, Old West history, hot air ballooning, golfing, beautiful rolling vistas, wonderful sunset views, and climates.

Instagram:  @artbylisacabrera   artbylisacabrera.com 

Living on the Rainbow Brenda Bush

When I first visited Temecula I thought it was one of the best towns I had ever seen (growing up in Los Angeles). Now that I have been lucky enough to spend the best years of my life here I feel like I’m living on a rainbow and Temecula is the pot of gold!

Instagram:  @brenda.bush.art    Facebook.com/ArtbyBrendaBush   brendabushart.com 

Golden Hour(s) Tamra Gerard

Temecula Valley's colorful landscapes blossom coral and purple hues from dawn to dusk.

Instagram:  @TamraGerard 

Temeculand! Kai Parker

My inspiration for this piece came from theme park maps. As a Disneyland passholder for over 20 years, I remember a cast member handing me the map when I entered the park as a child and the excitement it gave me, the anticipation of all the fun things we would do at the park that day. I remember clutching it and referencing it everywhere we went throughout the day. Though, most of all I appreciated the art that went into making them. They tend to throw traditional art methods like perspective and scale out the window. I did a deep dive into theme park maps from across the county in preparation for this piece, taking inspiration from many. When creating this piece, I wanted to do something that would highlight all the fun things there are to do in the city of Temecula. Things that appeal to people of all ages while still appealing to the theme park aesthetic. I was able to turn Old Town into an old western theme town, the duck pond became a photo op at the heart of the park (much like Cinderella’s castle), for commerce/souvenirs I included the Temecula Mall (the greatest mall in the County), Ronald Reagan Memorial Park became a land for skating and water fun, and, of course, we have hot air balloon rides.

While not directly a part of Temecula, I did include major draws to the area, using Pechanga to create Casino Run on the edge of the park and an exit (much like the one found at Galaxy’s edge) that leads to another world of adventure, Wine Country. I tried to keep everything in the general layout of the actual City. Now, there isn’t a lot to do on the northwest side of town except for the commercial buildings and the DMV, which is why I created the Teenage Test Track. Since my teenagers and all the others in the area head that way to test for their driver’s licenses, this was a perfect opportunity to include Temecula’s own Autopia of sorts. The style of this piece is something I use in many of my personal pieces which I have come to call Simply Complicated. While no one part of this piece is anything special, all the tiny line art and details come together.

Instagram:  @theamazingkaiderman    Facebook.com/kaibparkerink   KaiBParker.com 

Golden Winds Evelyn Welty

I wanted to show the heart of Temecula, the wine country.

Payómkawichum

This beautiful mural was created by Chámmakilawish Pechanga School students, led by Principal Andrew Maisel and third grade teacher Amalika Jackson; the students' vision was to present a collection of ideas and concepts that represent the Luiseño people, culture, and life. The school consulted with Myra Maisel of Pechanga Cultural Resources and Vanessa Hogan of Tribal Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to plan the artwork, representing Native life in the valley, both past, and present. Artist Junior Villalobos sketched out the mural, featuring the Great Oak Tree, an eagle, native plants, the Pechanga Casino, an automobile, and youth participating in traditional games and living in traditional Kíicha (homes). The mural was a true group effort, with every child (ages 3 to 10) adding to the artwork. The artists came from the Mommy & Me group, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten to Fifth Grade students, all adding bits of color and artistry to proudly represent their people, the Payómkawichum, which means the People of the West in the Pechanga language.

It is the mission of the Chámmakilawish Pechanga School to ensure that each child develops a foundation for success through the development of healthy self-esteem by means of participating in a rich learning environment. The purpose of the Chámmakilawish Pechanga School has been clear since the school opened its doors, to teach tribal members culture and language without sacrificing other areas of education.

Iconic Temecula, 2022 Maria Crystal Correa

This piece was inspired by the unique history and culture of Temecula. My family came here in 1989 and I have watched the valley flourish from a few housing tracts to a bustling city. The icons shown are personal reminders of how this city has shaped my life, from going to the Rod Run and Duck Pond as a child, to relaxing at the wineries and raising my kids here as an adult. I hope to share these memories with both visitors and locals.

Instagram:  @BeanAndCheesesd   beanandcheese.com 

It’s Pouring Lisa Owen

This is a reformat of an original acrylic painting of pouring wine bottles into glasses on an abstract background. I feel that is captures the light of the Temecula Valley and fits with my mid century meets modern aesthetic. I try to capture energy in my work whether the subject be inanimate or not.

Instagram:  @PaintLiveSOCal    Facebook.com/TemeculaPainter   PaintLiveSOCal.com 

Mountain Lion Tish Wynne

Roaming all of the southwest & Temecula.

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Digital Vineyard Sunset Scene Debra Gayle Sut

Represents the beautiful Temecula Valley and it’s glorious Balloons and grapevines.

Instagram:  @debragayledesigns   debragayledesigns.com 

Sunset Years Bryant Nelson

The ten-gallon hat sits on a mature but self-confident old-timer. The play on words tells a good story of the end of a successful career.

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Red Neckerchief Bryant Nelson

This grizzly-wizened mustachioed cowboy has experience showing his face. The neckerchief, an important part of the clothing worn by working cowboys stands out prominently.

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Malcolm Barnett Bryant Nelson

A member of a pioneer family and a Temecula native, he was a captivating and pleasant man who talked extensively to me about his family and his joys in living here.

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Wild Paradise Collette Passini

I imagine many more wild animals lived here in Temecula long ago. There are currently plenty here in the rural areas.

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Vail Ranch, Bringing in Cattle Collette Passini

Vail Ranch was a large sprawling working ranch. Cowboys came from many other places to work there.

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Rhapsody in Green Collette Passini

Temecula has so many hills, and in some places, they are quite green, especially when it rains. This is a peaceful and hopeful painting of the nature here.

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